What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Athens is to fly which costs €85 - €280 and takes 9h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Athens is to fly which takes 9h 31m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Athens. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 51m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Athens?

The distance between Sunderland and Athens is 2769 km.

How do I travel from Sunderland to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 44h 51m and costs €110 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Athens?

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Sunderland to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Athens bus from?

Sunderland to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Bus or fly from Sunderland to Athens?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Athens is to fly which takes 9h 31m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €240 and takes 44h 51m.

Where does the Sunderland to Athens bus arrive?

Sunderland to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Nelson Street N2 station.

What is the time difference between Sunderland and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Sunderland. It is currently 1:50 AM in Sunderland and 3:50 AM in Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sunderland to Athens?

Book your Sunderland to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12991+ hotels available in Athens.

Sunderland to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Sunderland to Athens by plane, bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Newcastle
best
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane NCL - ATH
9h 31m
€88–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
44h 51m
€111–232
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sunderland to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
34h
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MME - ATH
10h 13m
€146–471
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane EDI - ATH
9h 32m
€137–345
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MAN - ATH
10h 56m
€138–328
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
46h 35m
Bus via Košice
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Nelson Street N2bus 172
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Košicebus
3. Take the bus from Košice to Athensbus
2d 17h
€210–428
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sunderland to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
35h 12m
€603–984

Sunderland to Athens by bus

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2d 17hAverage Duration

€210Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sunderland to Athens.

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Distance: 2,769 km
Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Athens, Greece?

Lufthansa, Jet2.com, and Aegean Airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 44h 51m.

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